Darwin NT, Australia • Guided tours
Full-Day Tiwi Island Aboriginal Culture Tour with Lunch & Roundtrip Ferry Ride
Join the Tiwi people and delve into their rich history and culture with a full-day tour to the Tiwi Islands. You’ll depart from Darwin and set sail towards Bathurst Island, also known as the Island of Smiles. During this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit a modern-day Aboriginal community, you’ll witness a range of cultural activities and gain a unique insight into the lifestyle of the Tiwi people. With lunch included, you’ll get to the heart of this amazing community and have an authentic understanding of their ongoing connection to the land and culture.
Inclusions
- Valid for one infant (0–1), one child (2–15) or one adult (16+) (*please note, under 18s must be accompanied by an adult aged 18+)
- Full-day Tiwi Aboriginal cultural experience
- Lunch
- Return ferry to Bathurst Island
- Experienced driver guide (at Bathurst Island)
- Comprehensive commentary
- Travel in an air-conditioned coach
- Available: Thursday & Friday (April–May, September–November) and Monday, Thursday & Friday (June–August): 8am departure, 5.45pm return (approximately)
- Bookings valid to 31 March 2024
Itinerary Highlights:
- Bathurst Island: Take a 2.5-hour ferry ride from Darwin aboard Tiwi Mantawi
- Wurrumiyanga: Join a local guide for a journey through this progressive modern community
- Visiting sites: Visit the Early Mission Precinct with its unique Tiwi-style Catholic Church
- Tiwi women: Spend time with some of them while they weave and paint
- Smoking Ceremony: See your guides and the ladies perform this to bless their visitors, and demonstrate totem dances and explain the meaning behind them
- Morning Tea: Sample local billy tea and damper with your morning tea
- Arts and Crafts Centres: Visit the centres and see where the artists work
- Arts and crafts at island prices: Locally made artwork, fabric and artefacts can be purchased on the island during your tour. Please ensure you bring cash for purchases. The Museum and local artists take cash only, the Art Centre prefers EFTPOS/Credit Card
*Itinerary may be subject to change
Overview
Duration: From 10 hours
Printed, Mixed, Digital vouchers accepted
Language: Australian English
From $445 /person
Includes taxes & fees
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